DH7 7QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 7QF

DH7 7QF, County Durham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population. This DH7 7QF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH7 postcode area, which has experienced 286 crimes and a crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH7 7QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 7QF, encompassing approximately 1686 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH7 7QF area, explore the DH7 7QF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 7QF Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Temperance Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Flass Avenue with total crimes: 2

DH7 7QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.890.00%
Shoplifting42.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.370.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.37-50.00%
Shoplifting21.19-71.43%
Burglary11.190.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.67-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.15-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.37300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.37-66.67%
Public order10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1218.97300.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.11233.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.93-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.890.00%
Shoplifting32.37-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.7850.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Other theft11.190.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.370.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting410.670.00%
Burglary32.37200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.78-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.56-33.33%
Burglary12.370.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.560.00%
Shoplifting21.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.370.00%
Burglary31.780.00%
Shoplifting11.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 202412
May 20243
April 20247
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH7 7QF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 2. Temperance Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Flass Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whitehouse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hall Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cochrane Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1